Responses of Cholinergic Agonists

Question 1

What are the effects of cholinergic agonists to the cardiovascular system when large doses are given?

Answer 1

Decrease heart rate, lower blood pressure because of vasodilation, and slows conduction of atrioventricular node

Question 2

What are the effects of cholinergic agonists to GI system when normal doses are given?

Answer 2

Peristalsis increase and sphincter muscles relax

Question 3

What are the effects of cholinergic agonists to the urinary bladder?

Answer 3

Contracts muscles of the urinary bladder, increases tone of ureter, and relaxes bladder’s sphincter muscles. STIMULATES URINATION

Question 4

What are the effects of cholinergic agonists to the eyes when normal doses are given?

Answer 4

Constriction of eye pupils. Increases accommodation (flattening or thickening of eye lens for distant or near vision)

Question 5

What are the effects of the cholinergic agonists to the glandular body tissues when large doses are given?

Answer 5

Increase salivation, perspiration, and tears

Question 6

What are the effects of the cholinergic agonists to the bronchial tissues when large doses are given?

Answer 6

Stimulates bronchial smooth muscle contraction and increases bronchial secretion

Question 7

What are the effects of the cholinergic agonists to striated muscles when normal doses are given?

Answer 7

Increases neuromuscular transmission, and maintains muscle strength and tone